QUALIFICATIONS

At least intermediate level qualifications such as GCSE C in mathematics and English or NVQ level 2 and willingness to work towards further qualifications
Experience
Previous experience of working within a secondary school special needs department
Experience of providing educational support to students within a mainstream class, in a small group and on an individual basis
Experience of developing and sharing strategies to meet a specific area of additional need Experience of planning, developing and reviewing support to meet the needs of individual students Experience of monitoring, recording and reviewing student progress
Experience of liaising with external agencies
Professional Knowledge and Understanding
Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation Working knowledge of the national curriculum
Awareness of themes underlying Every Child Matters
Awareness of students’ diverse needs, backgrounds and aptitudes
Working knowledge of a range of additional needs and strategies that may be employed to overcome barriers to learning
Skills, abilities and personal qualities
Very good numeracy/literacy skills
Good communication skills orally and in writing
Ability to plan effective actions for students at risk of underachieving
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities Ability to use word processing, database packages
Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines Ability to work sensitively in partnership with adult colleagues
Ability to work constructively as a proactive team member, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these
Desire to undertake further professional development relating to inclusion Ability to produce and adapt learning materials using ICT
Able to work creatively, flexibly, with enthusiasm and with initiative Resilience and determination when faced with difficult tasks
Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
Closing date for applications: 9am 17 June 2025 but we will be reviewing applications as they are received so we encourage early application.
Interviews will be held immediately after candidates are shortlisted. However, we may contact applicants regarding interviews prior to this date.
Notes
The post holder has responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact with and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If, while carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to his/her Line Manager or the School’s Child Protection Officer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,699.00-£24,718.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

1. Support for Students:
   · Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support students.
   · Assist with the development and implementation of learning plans.
   · Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
   · Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
   · Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
   · Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities.
   · Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
   · Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement.
2. Support for the Teacher:
   · Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.
   · Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate.
   · Monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned
   recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.
   · Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher and SENCO on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
   · Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.
   · Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, supporting the teacher in dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
   · Administer and assess routine tests.
   · Provide general clerical/administrative support e.g. produce worksheets for agreed activities.
3. Support for the Curriculum:
   · Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.
   · Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy and numeracy and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills.
   · Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its
   use.
   · Help students to access learning activities through specialist support.
   · Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
4. Support for the School:
   · Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
   · Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
   · Undertake lunch duty as part of daily activities.
   · Cover lessons at particularly busy times for the school, but not as a matter of routine unless timetabled.
   · Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
   · Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
   · Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
   · Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
   · Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime, if required and in agreement with line manager.
   · Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
   · To promote equal opportunities at all times.
   · Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher and SENCO, to support achievement and progress of students.
   · Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others.
   · Be willing to undertake first aid training and once qualified to administer on a rota basis first aid to staff and students
   The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and carry out all duties in compliance with the school and learning Trust policies.